Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiled a draft of the "Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes," which sets standards for the amount of energy and nutrients that should be consumed in a diet to maintain health, during a review meeting held on Wednesday.

The much-anticipated new album from KOTORI, titled 'KOTORI', is set to be released on May 29th. This marks the first album in three years for the band and carries the significance of being self-titled.

Kushimoto, located at the southernmost tip of Honshu, is on the brink of opening a new path for Japan's space industry with the launch of KAIROS scheduled for Saturday.

Mercari, a leading flea market app, started a matching service on Wednesday for "spot work," allowing job seekers to apply for short-term work.

NTT Docomo has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Orix Credit, a subsidiary of the financial services giant Orix Corporation.

Osamu Tezuka's "Midnight," a short film lasting 19 minutes, has been released on YouTube, marking its first-ever live-action adaptation. Shot entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro, the film is part of Apple's "Shot on iPhone" series that showcases photography and videography using only the iPhone.

In January, workers' "gross cash earnings" saw a 2.0 percent increase compared to the same period last year, yet the "real wages," adjusted for price fluctuations, decreased by 0.6 percent. This marks the 22nd consecutive month of real wage decline.

In any long-term marriage, it's not uncommon for discord to arise between spouses. This time, we'll introduce "5 stages" that could potentially lead to divorce.

Bluefin tuna, often referred to as the "black diamond" of the sea due to its rarity, is known for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, the market is currently experiencing a surprising shift, with the price of premium bluefin tuna significantly dropping.

A new food and beverage delivery service, controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) robots, is set to launch in parts of Tokyo starting from Wednesday.

Japan's Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Road Traffic Law aimed at introducing a system to impose fines, known as "blue tickets," for reckless bicycle riding.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the necessity of exporting the next-generation fighter jets, jointly developed with the United Kingdom and Italy, to third countries. This comes in response to the cautious stance of Komeito, a coalition partner, on the issue of exporting to third countries.

JR East has announced that starting October, the discount rate for off-peak commuter passes, which are approximately 10% cheaper when avoiding morning rush hours, will be increased to around 15%.

All members of the nine-member girl group NiziU, who perform the theme song "SWEET NONFICTION" for "Lovesick Ellie" starring actors Ryubi Miyase and Nanoka Hara, are set to make their debut appearance.

Princess Kako visited the "Naruhodo Exhibition" held in Yurakucho, Tokyo, organized by the Association of Women Inventors.

Sea temperatures around Japan in 2023 were 1.1C higher than the average, marking the highest level since records began, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Have you ever wondered whether there's a right way to store eggs, considering one end is pointed and the other is rounded? We asked JA Zen-Noh Eggs, experts in egg safety management, for their advice.

With Tokyo's Nikkei surpassed the 40,000-point mark for the first time in history, not only investors are benefiting from the rally, but also the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).

The seventh episode of the TV Asahi drama series "MARS - Zero's Revolution," starring Shunsuke Michieda, is set to air on May 5th.

In a survey conducted by NHK targeting 100 major domestic companies, 86 companies reported that they are utilizing generative AI. Of these, 36 companies are using it for advanced and specialized tasks. The survey was carried out from December last year to January this year, with responses received from all the companies.

A video of an angry penguin has garnered over 6 million views.

March 4th is "World Obesity Day." For the first time in Japan, a drug aimed at reducing visceral fat is set to be launched next month.

The latest cherry blossom forecasts are in, and artificial intelligence (AI) has taken it a step further, predicting what the cherry blossom scene will look like 80 years from now, in 2100. Surprisingly, some regions may not see any blooms at all.

Meiji's beloved candy, "Chelsea," will close its 53-year history in March followiing the announcement that the production of the long-selling "Chelsea" series will end at the end of February, with sales concluding at the end of March.

An organizer of the "Itoman Hare", an annual dragon boat racing carnival in Okinawa, has been charged on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act.